Mr. Vikas Mittal has been appointed as new Commercial Director at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru Outer Ring Road

Bengaluru, Karnataka – June 2024 – Vikas Mittal has been appointed as the new Commercial Director of DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru Outer Ring Road. Located at Iblur Gate, Marathahalli-Bellandur-Sarjapur Outer Ring Road, Sarjapur Main Road Bengaluru, the 172-room hotel has been open since January 2014.

"We are thrilled to welcome Vikas Mittal to our team as the Commercial Director. His extensive background and achievements in hospitality make him an invaluable asset to our organization," said Shakti Singh, General Manager at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru Outer Ring Road. "We believe that Mittal's strategic vision, combined with his passion for driving results, will play a crucial role in advancing our sales efforts and achieving our business objectives."

A diligent persona, Vikas has many accolades to his name, with the diversity of his luminous career spanning over 20 years of rich experience garnered from esteemed international hotel brands such as Marriott International, Accor, Radisson, Movenpick, Lalit, ITC, and Taj. His journey commenced in front office operations and subsequently led him through diverse roles encompassing catering sales, mice vertical, leisure segment, and various facets of sales and marketing across different hotel chains. Prior to joining DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru ORR, Vikas was associated with Oakwood Premier Prestige Bangalore, UB City Bangalore. His fervor for the hospitality sector has propelled him swiftly through multiple positions within the organization, embracing a wide array of responsibilities.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Bengaluru Outer Ring Road is part of Hilton Honors®, the award-winning guest loyalty program for Hilton’s 18 world-class brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, an exclusive member discount that can’t be found anywhere else, and free standard Wi-Fi. Members also have access to contactless technology exclusively through the industry-leading Hilton Honors mobile app, where Hilton Honors members can check in, choose their room and access their room using Digital Key.

Eva-Vanessa Frommholz has been promoted to a cluster position with Hilton in Dubai

Eva-Vanessa Frommholz has been promoted to a cluster position with Hilton in Dubai. She is now cluster commercial director for Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Hilton Dubai The Walk and Hilton Dubai Jumeirah.

In this capacity, she will oversee the sales, marketing, and revenue departments, as well as events.

Prior to joining the Hilton cluster, she held several notable roles within the Waldorf Astoria brand, including commercial director at Waldorf Astoria Palm Jumeirah, commercial director at Waldorf Astoria Berlin, commercial manager at Aleph Rome, Curio Collection by Hilton and director of revenue at Waldorf Astoria Rome Cavalieri.

Alma Resort Appoints Jed Arricivita As Commercial Director

CAM RANH, Vietnam (April 2023) Jed Arricivita, a hospitality professional with more than two decades of business development, sales and marketing experience has been named Alma's commercial director.

Filipino national Arricivita comes to the 30-hectare family resort, overlooking Long Beach on Vietnam’s Cam Ranh peninsula, after working as director of sales at The Peninsula Bangkok for almost 10 years.

Previously, he was director of sales at Shangri-La Bangkok and Shangri-La Mactan Resort and Spa in Cebu, and director of business development at Makati Shangri-La in Manila.

After studying for a bachelor of science degree in hotel and restaurant administration at the University of the Philippines in Quezon City, Arricivita started working for the Makati Shangri-La in 1999 as a front desk agent and rose through the ranks as a sales manager and senior sales manager before his appointment as director of business development in 2005.

In his role at Alma, he will oversee commercial management, sales and marketing management, digital strategy and more, with focuses on leisure, business and MICE travel.

“On the back of his strong leadership and analytical skills, Jed brings to Alma an incredible track record of fostering creativity and motivation among his teams to drive excellent results in business development, business strategy, sales and marketing at hotels,” said Alma’s managing director Herbert Laubichler-Pichler.

Bold, spacious and emblematic of Vietnam’s maturation as a destination, the independently owned and operated Alma features 14 food and beverage outlets and a cascade of 12 beachfront swimming pools. Other highlights include a science museum, 6000 square metre waterpark, 13-treatment room spa, cinema, convention centre, amphitheatre, youth centre, kid’s club, water sports centre, gymnasium and yoga room and an 18-hole putting green.

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks Appoints Sharin Joseph As The Commercial Director

Bengaluru, February 2023: Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks is proud to announce the appointment of Sharin Joseph as Commercial Director, effective immediately. With over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, Sharin brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.

In his new role at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks, Mr. Joseph will be responsible for driving the hotel's commercial strategy, maximizing revenue, and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders and will work closely with the hotel's leadership team to ensure the property continues to deliver the exceptional guest experience for which Hilton is renowned.

Sharin’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for the property, and the team is confident that his experience and passion for the hospitality industry will enable the property to continue to grow and thrive in the coming years.

Commenting on his appointment, Tejus Jose, General Manager, said, "We are thrilled to have Sharin Joseph join the team at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks and look forward to contributing to the success of this exceptional property. The hotel's reputation for delivering an exceptional guest experience is second to none, and I am eager to build on this foundation to drive growth and revenues."

Mr. Joseph has a proven track record in sales and marketing, having held various positions at Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Hyatt Regency, Lemon Tree Hotels & Royal Orchid Hotels in India. Most recently, Sharin served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Courtyard and Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru, Outer Ring Road.